In this insider’s guide to his eccentric homeland, award-winning Kiwi comedian Sully O’Sullivan answers all the questions about New Zealand you never knew to ask in the first place….

Like why did we almost change our national flag to a drawing of a bird with lasers for eyes?

Are Kiwi Fruit really just Chinese Gooseberries in witness protection?

Is Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateapokaiwhenuakitanatahu honestly the longest place-name in the world? Or did my cat walk across my keyboard?

And where actually is New Zealand?.... Given we keep getting left off some seriously important maps.

Find out the answers to these questions and more, all wrapped in an hour of 'Quintessentially Kiwi comedy' (NZ Herald).

‘outrageously funny’

⭑⭑⭑⭑⭑ One4Review (Edinburgh Fringe)

‘will have you laughing out loud’

⭑⭑⭑⭑ Voice Magazine (Brighton Fringe)

‘a huge comedic talent’

⭑⭑⭑⭑⭑ Edfringe Reviews (Edinburgh Fringe)

Halifax Fringe Nova Scotia 'Hot Ticket' Award Winner

August 20, 2026    The Student

In an attempt to put New Zealand on the map – quite literally, given that it is frequently omitted from important world maps, including the boardgame Risk – Sully O’Sullivan delivers a whistle-stop tour of the misconceptions, tales, and quirks of his homeland.

As the daughter of a Kiwi, I like to think I have a fairly good understanding of New Zealand culture and humour. I knew this show would be entertaining, as there is something inherently hilarious about a joke delivered in a Kiwi accent. However, I did not expect an hour-long stand-up comedy show to educate me quite so extensively, leaving me to wonder whether I might actually be a complete idiot.

For example, did you know that New Zealand is nowhere near Australia? In fact, the distance between the two can be compared to a journey from Scotland to Algeria! Crazy. I called my dad immediately after the show to impart some of my newfound knowledge, and I think he was impressed.

The show attracted an eclectic audience, with a comforting handful of Kiwi accents detectable upon arrival at the venue. The room immediately gets to know one another as O’Sullivan engages us with a series of icebreakers. His energy does not drop once, with his contagious enthusiasm and sharp observations resulting in a punchy and informative piece of comedy.

The floor is then opened and the roles reversed, as the show closes with a Q&A, giving the audience the opportunity to ask O’Sullivan any pressing questions about New Zealand, or The Lord of the Rings. The hour flies by, and the room is filled with relentless giggles and cheers, which are a testament to the comfortable atmosphere O’Sullivan creates throughout his set.

If you are from New Zealand, planning to visit, or simply hoping to broaden your knowledge, you cannot miss this show. You never know when you may need to call upon a niche New Zealand fact to win a pub quiz. Click Here For Review